The first thing to do is to walk into every room in your home and look at what you can make more secure and stop from falling over in case of an earthquake. This can include TVs, bookcases, drawers and dressers, as well as vases, mirrors and artwork. Also consider items in the kitchen like the microwave oven, toaster, glasses and crockery. Write down a list of the things you can secure in each room as you go.